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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

News from September 2025

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Chicago Fire FC II's Harold Osorio called up to El Salvador national team for World Cup qualifiers

By R. L. Pena | Sep 8, 2025

Chicago Fire FC II midfielder Harold Osorio has been selected to join the El Salvador National Team for two matches in the final round of Concacaf qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Chicago records lowest summer homicide total since mid-1960s

By L. T. Fry | Sep 8, 2025

Chicago recorded its safest summer in decades, with the lowest number of homicides for June, July, and August since 1965, according to data from the Chicago Police Department (CPD) as reported by WBEZ.

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Chicago Fire Academy players receive call-ups to US and Mexico youth national teams

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 8, 2025

Chicago Fire Academy players Roko Pehar and Oscar Pineda have been selected to join their respective national teams at the U-17 level.

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Mayor Johnson signs executive order resisting potential National Guard deployment

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 8, 2025

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order launching the Protecting Chicago Initiative, a citywide effort aimed at safeguarding the constitutional rights of residents in response to possible federal military or National Guard...

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Chicago Fire Academy’s Chase Nagle earns MLS NEXT Rising Star award for Matchweek 25

By Chicago City Wire | Sep 8, 2025

Chicago Fire FC II midfielder Chase Nagle has been named MLS NEXT Rising Star of Matchweek 25, following his performance in a 2-2 draw and shootout victory against New England Revolution II on August 31.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Grow Greater Englewood

By T. T. Collins | Sep 7, 2025

Grow Greater Englewood, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $1,231,520 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Beyond The Ball

By T. T. Collins | Sep 7, 2025

Beyond The Ball, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $250,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Chicago Fire FC moves up after close win over New England Revolution

By L. T. Fry | Sep 7, 2025

Chicago Fire FC secured a 3-2 win over the New England Revolution at SeatGeek Stadium on Saturday night, moving into ninth place in the Eastern Conference with 42 points.

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This week in City of Chicago history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (Sept. 7-13)

By L. T. Fry | Sep 7, 2025

This week in City of Chicago history.

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Government-backed nonprofit Howard Area Community Center profiled

By T. T. Collins | Sep 7, 2025

Howard Area Community Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $501,003 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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School event this week in City of Chicago: Sept. 7-13

By W. H. Carroll | Sep 6, 2025

The following school event is scheduled to take place in City of Chicago this week.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Envision Unlimited

By T. T. Collins | Sep 6, 2025

Envision Unlimited, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $160,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Inside The HANA Center—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Sep 6, 2025

The HANA Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $500,000 in FY2024 for capital improvements, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Metrosquash

By T. T. Collins | Sep 6, 2025

Metrosquash, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $500,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Remembering Daniel K. Davis' birthday: insights into the life of an American politician luminary (September 6)

By H. D. Cruz | Sep 6, 2025

Born on September 6, 1941, in Parkdale, Arkansas, Daniel K. Davis came into the world during a time of social change and upheaval.

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DePaul Law students petition admin's denial of remote teaching accommodation for professor who had bone marrow transplant

By Chicago City Wire reports | Sep 5, 2025

A group of 65 second and third year law students at DePaul University College of Law have signed a letter urging the administration to reverse its decision denying Professor Barry Kellman a medical accommodation to teach remotely this fall, citing serious concerns for his health and safety.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Rincon Family Services

By T. T. Collins | Sep 5, 2025

Rincon Family Services, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive 17 grants totaling $10,152,800 in FY2024 for new building, capital improvements, infrastructure improvements, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698, Public Act 103-0006).

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Government-backed nonprofit Southwest Organizing Project profiled

By T. T. Collins | Sep 5, 2025

Southwest Organizing Project, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive six grants totaling $27,965,100 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006, Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Inside Roseland Youth Center—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Sep 5, 2025

Roseland Youth Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive five grants totaling $3,210,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698, Public Act 103-0006).

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Cortland Street Bridge rehab begins September 22; long-term closure planned

By T. T. Collins | Sep 5, 2025

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced a major rehabilitation project for the Cortland Street Bridge, set to begin on September 22, 2025.